1. the state or condition of being excessively mature or mature beyond the normal or desired stage
Usage: often used in agriculture, forestry, or biology to describe organisms or crops that have passed their optimal maturity point
2. in forestry, the condition of trees that have exceeded the age at which they should be harvested for optimal timber quality
Usage: technical, forestry

Examples

• The overmaturity of the fruit made it unsuitable for sale at the market.
• Foresters must monitor stands to prevent overmaturity and loss of timber value.
• The overmaturity of the grain resulted in lower yields and reduced quality.
• Overmaturity in wine production can lead to oxidation and spoilage.
• The trees in that section of the forest showed signs of overmaturity and needed harvesting.